Poverty Fashion Thread

[NitrogenWidget]

I'd bring as much as you can afford to. I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. If you don't buy it when you see it, when you go back, it will be gone. I guarantee you.

THIS!

Grade school desk for my kids.
Solid steel sewing machines

Twice I looked at these items then decided to go get them.
GONE!

LOL!

Picked up some snakeskin shoes. Black.
I passed on the RED lizard shoes.
Let me rephrase that. PIMP RED lizard shoes. LOL!

Also found a brand new never used brother sewing machine.
It's one of the newer one's with a plastic shell but all mechanical it goes for $60 new & has a 5-star rating on walmart.com.
Good deal since my mom's just broke down & i've been looking for one for her.

[Srben]

Brahs there really should more everyday life fashion stuff posted in here. Like going down the beach with friends, going movies etc.

Summer's coming up. Stay tuned for just these types of posts.

[CurryTech777]

I went to one in a fairly well neighborhood(not millionaires status though) and shoe section was relatively small and they told me they get shipments/stock everyday facepalm lol. Such is life.

just stop by everytime you are in the vicinity. nothing to lose but a few minutes. I only go to the shoe sections because nothing at thrift stores fits me =/

going to goodwill tomorrow for the first time to attempt to thrift. hopefully i can find some good stuff. only bringing $15 with me

thats all you need brah, gl

[Thai_Clinch]

[Srben]

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Stats: 5'6", 219 lbs

Damn. It'd be quicker to jump over you than to go around you, brah.

[FattyMcTubbs]

J-Crew Factory is having a 50% sale on everything IN STORE, apparently.
Also up to 40% off online at factory.jcrew.com + free shipping with code FZJ4XTEVT

[DA_MOSS]

J-Crew Factory is having a 50% sale on everything IN STORE, apparently.
Also up to 40% off online at factory.jcrew.com + free shipping with code FZJ4XTEVT

Looks like this one doesn't work any more..

[futbolista89]

Jcp is pretty much clearing out all the good stuff... sucks in the long run but for the moment I've been having a field day there. ..



Ended up costing me13.60 each

[MetroBrah]

Incase anyone is interested, I have a pair of rejuvenated Allen Edmonds Stockbridge size 14






Shoot pm

[jmac3213]

beenlurking/10 for awhile on this thread, but Im curious anyone know of any decent leather jackets on sale or cheap to begin with, Im trying to add that into the mix of my wardrobe

[Srben]

Hit a couple of thrift stores after work and found some J&M Heritages in pretty decent condition:



Nothing that would give a shoe snob any tingles, but after a little polish, I think they'll look fantastic - especially for $27.

[fitnessbyjay]

^post some pics after polishing

[Srben]

^post some pics after polishing

Yes! Before and after shots are a must.

[CurryTech777]

$27? thats hardly a thrift brah

[Srben]

$27? thats hardly a thrift brah

$27. for a pair of made in the U.S., leather soled, leather uppered shoes that are in really good condition? I'm happy with them.

[CurryTech777]

Yes $27 for a USED pair of shoes is too much. Maybe if they retailed for ~$400 i would be ok with it but J&M? not really the best score m8

[Srben]

Yes $27 for a USED pair of shoes is too much. Maybe if they retailed for ~$400 i would be ok with it but J&M? not really the best score m8

I'm really happy with them. Feel free to post any you've thrifted, though.

[CurryTech777]

will do. i got two j&m shoes i need to polish and i will post em up. One of them is a camel toe, a personal favourite of yours =)

[48Volts]

Might be interested in any restored shoes in 10.5 you guys might wanna sell. Black or brown, professional dress shoe.

[MetroBrah]

$27? thats hardly a thrift brah

For a thrift purchase that is pretty steep. I havent seen a pair of shoes over 10 dollars at any of my thrifts. These are nice shoes though and with a bit of work they'll look new.

[epixs]

was not aware of this thread.

IN

[Srben]

For a thrift purchase that is pretty steep. I havent seen a pair of shoes over 10 dollars at any of my thrifts. These are nice shoes though and with a bit of work they'll look new.

Most stores in the Houston area have shoes at $15-$25. These are in really good shape, and appear to be very well made. Dark brown captoes are exactly what I was looking for, so $27. after tax was fine with me. The soles even look nice. I'll post pics once I get them polished up.

Eta:

If you guys have names or links to stores that carry great shoes for $10., please post them. I thrift as a hobby, and have never seen anything below $15. I usually shop Goodwill, as they are usually very clean, don't normally put out badly stained or damaged clothing, and are very reasonably priced. However, I don't think even Value Village and Thrift Family Thrift Savers have $10. shoes. Maybe a garage sale/estate sale/etc., but not in any commercially run thrift that I've been in to. If you guys are finding them for less than $15., in refurbishable condition, please aware everyone.

[MetroBrah]

If you guys have names or links to stores that carry great shoes for $10., please post them. I thrift as a hobby, and have never seen anything below $15.

I have 5 that I try to go to once each weekly.

The ones I go to that are chains:

Salvation Army
Americas Thrift Store

I believe the others are local only.

My favorite thrift finds:

LLBean boots $8
Orvis Harris Tweed sportcoat $10 iirc
Patagonia Synchilla snap Ts (x2) ~$8 ea

Tons of shirts. I always say I will never pay for a new shirt again. The thrift is filled with them. All my shirts are excellent condition, name brands. Completely thrifted.

[Srben]

I have 5 that I try to go to once each weekly.

The ones I go to that are chains:

Salvation Army
Americas Thrift Store

I believe the others are local only.

SA has half off clothes on Wednesdays, but I don't remember that including shoes. Additionally, SA, in my experience, staples their tags to their clothing, and I've pulled several pieces off the rack that were obviously stained/damaged, and shouldn't have been put out. There are a few church run thrifts that I go to, but I still haven't found shoes in decent shape for less that $15.

[MetroBrah]

SA has half off clothes on Wednesdays, but I don't remember that including shoes. Additionally, SA, in my experience, staples their tags to their clothing, and I've pulled several pieces off the rack that were obviously stained/damaged, and shouldn't have been put out. There are a few church run thrifts that I go to, but I still haven't found shoes in decent shape for less that $15.

It is hit and miss for sure. Some of the ones I go to smell like straight piss. Holes and stains galore. These days I really only look at three things when I go: shoes, jackets and then take a quick glance at the watches just in case.

[Srben]

It is hit and miss for sure. Some of the ones I go to smell like straight piss. Holes and stains galore. These days I really only look at three things when I go: shoes, jackets and then take a quick glance at the watches just in case.

The piss smell isn't piss. It's PERC (perchloroethylene) from normal dry cleaning. Thrifts are supposed to clean the clothes before putting them out. I confirmed this with a lady at Goodwill the other day. If you don't like the smell of traditional dry cleaning, and I don't, I'd recommend you look here http://www.greenearthcleaning.com/ and find a store near you. Zero tangy perc smell.